The subordinate's eyes widened, and he couldn't comprehend what had happened even as his head fell.
"Why... why?"
The leader, incredulous, looked at the Insect Queen.
But seeing the cold expression on the Insect Queen's face, the leader immediately shut his mouth.
"We don't want the person anymore, we're leaving," the leader said, backing away a few steps.
But the Insect Queen offered no opportunity.
*Pfft.*
A venomous stinger shot out.
In an instant, another accomplice who had come with the leader was pierced through the chest.
Black blood gushed out like a fountain.
The Insect Queen was the embodiment of poison.
As the potent venom invaded the subordinate, it corrupted his entire body in less than a second.
The subordinate's face was filled with despair, a tear streaked down his cheek and quickly solidified into black crystal.
"Spare me, I've helped you before, we're partners!" the leader stammered, his face tense.
The death of his subordinate had made him angry, but the fear the Insect Queen instilled made him forget all about it.
The Insect Queen smiled, "You may go."
The leader froze, feeling as if he had been granted an amnesty, and quickly scurried away.
Lin Xiao Tian glanced at the Insect Queen.
"This isn't the result I wanted."
The Insect Queen's lips curled.
The next moment, a scream echoed from the cave entrance.
The scent of blood spread from the opening.
The leader, who had been so arrogant moments ago, had met his end.
"You won't go back on your word, will you?" the Insect Queen asked him, a smile playing on her lips.
Her expression sent a chill down his spine, but Lin Xiao Tian simply replied, "I will not go back on what I promised you."
In the following time, the Insect Queen received a portion of Lin Xiao Tian's mind-control technique.
Upon learning the incantation, the Insect Queen became incredibly excited.
"Hahaha..."
"It's that human's cultivation method."
"I never imagined such a treasure would fall into my hands."
The Insect Queen burst into laughter.
Once upon a time, she hadn't even dared to look that human in the eye.
And now, she had obtained their cultivation method.
With this method, coupled with her current half-human form, if she cultivated diligently, she would surely have a chance to venture deeper into the valley.
The spiritual energy there was richer, which would make her even stronger.
Afterward, the Insect Queen began to practice the contents of the incantation.
Before practicing, she specifically gathered Lin Xiao Tian and Li Xue together.
Lin Xiao Tian knew this kindness was not genuine.
She was only doing this to better control Lin Xiao Tian later.
As for her true intentions, Lin Xiao Tian was unaware.
They were crammed into a small cave. The Insect Queen had countless caves, and this was just a tiny one. Injected with venom, they were powerless, and coupled with the strength of the spiderwebs, they had no means of escape.
"What now? Are we going to be trapped here forever?" Yang Lin said in despair.
The strength the Insect Queen had displayed had completely broken his will.
"Wuwu... I don't want to live like this forever. Did you see Jennifer? She was sucked dry, will I end up like that too?" Yang Xin cried.
Li Xue looked at Lin Xiao Tian, "Xiao Tian, let's cooperate. See if we can get rid of these spider silks. I saw a handgun earlier, as long as we get it, even if we can't kill this monster, we should be able to escape."
But Lin Xiao Tian shook his head, "These spider silks are incredibly resilient. Even at my peak strength, I wouldn't be confident in breaking them, let alone now."
Lin Xiao Tian's words plunged the three of them into silence.
"So what do we do now? Are we going to be blood slaves forever?"
Lin Xiao Tian frowned, "We still have a chance."
Hearing Lin Xiao Tian say this, the others were instantly surprised.
"Xiao Tian, do you have a good idea?"
"No good idea, I was just thinking, we can still rely on the Apostle."
"Ah! The Apostle? Did I hear you right?"
Lin Xiao Tian nodded earnestly.
"I thought it was a good idea? Do you think the Apostle will help us?" Yang Lin sighed.
"Lin Xiao Tian, you should change your name to Lin Xiao Tian Zhen!" Yang Xin pouted.
Lin Xiao Tian was unperturbed, "Did you forget what Xiao Liu Zi said? Anyone who looks like an Apostle is a sacrifice recognized by the Apostle, and the Apostle will find them. I think the Apostle will come sooner or later."
"Even if it comes, can it save us? I think it's better if it doesn't. At least we can survive here. Going to the Apostle is definitely death." Yang Lin sighed.
"In that case, it's not bad if the Apostle comes. At least it's not targeting me," Yang Xin said with a hint of smugness.
"Yang Xin, you're really not human."
"Get lost!"
Yang Xin headbutted Yang Lin with all her might.
Lin Xiao Tian ignored them and began to ponder.
In the current situation, the Apostle was their only hope for salvation.
But the problem was, how to get the Apostle to come.
The Insect Queen's cave undoubtedly had ways to conceal their presence. To send a message out, they at least needed a messenger.
Even if... it wasn't human.
Lin Xiao Tian's gaze fell on a faint light in the distance.
It was a swarm of fireflies.
In the following days, the Insect Queen seemed to treat them better. Every time, she would gather them together and even provide them with food.
Jennifer, the blood slave, even got to eat a good meal.
Seeing the smile on the Insect Queen's face, Lin Xiao Tian became more and more perplexed by her thoughts.
Until one week later, on a full moon night, the Insect Queen finally made her move.
Tonight was a full moon.
The Insect Queen's form completely transformed into a spider's, her carapace turning blood red, and she seemed to become exceptionally excited.
She locked Lin Xiao Tian and the two women together, even freeing Lin Xiao Tian from his restraints, and then stayed beside them.
Shortly after, several black spiders also entered.
These black spiders were all larger than the Insect Queen. They circled around the Insect Queen.
Lin Xiao Tian was puzzled as to what they were doing, until the next moment, he saw the black spiders mounting the red spider.
Lin Xiao Tian: "..."
He hadn't expected this monster to continue such activities while being observed.
However, to Lin Xiao Tian's surprise, the venom the Insect Queen had injected today was not as potent as before.
In the past, after being poisoned, Lin Xiao Tian would be completely devoid of strength. Today, he could move slightly.
This was a rare opportunity. Lin Xiao Tian remained calm, preparing to implement his plan later.
But gradually, he felt something was wrong.
Why did his body feel so hot?